Deuter UP Stockholm vs. Millican Smith 18L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Deuter UP Stockholm
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $115 |
Feature by feature
| Deuter UP Stockholm | Feature | Millican Smith 18L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D PES Ripstop, 500D rPES | Weatherproof Bionic Canvas |
Millican Smith 18L
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×28×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $130 |
Key differences between the Deuter UP Stockholm and Millican Smith 18L
- Opening: Top flap on the Deuter UP Stockholm; Rolltop on the Millican Smith 18L.
- Passport pocket: No on the Deuter UP Stockholm; Side on the Millican Smith 18L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Deuter UP Stockholm; 3 on the Millican Smith 18L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Deuter UP Stockholm; No on the Millican Smith 18L.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 169 accept both. 0 accept only the Deuter UP Stockholm, and 5 accept only the Millican Smith 18L.
Only the Millican Smith 18L fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Qatar Airways.
Deuter UP Stockholm vs. Millican Smith 18L: which should you pack?
The Deuter UP Stockholm carries 4L more than the Millican Smith 18L (22L vs. 18L), while the Deuter UP Stockholm is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Millican Smith 18L fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter UP Stockholm; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter UP Stockholm is the better call.